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Make Your Mark on Your Alma Mater!
A Place to Soar: The Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Campaign for a New Monarch Wing is now 93% towards our $7 million goal, with more than $6.5 million committed. Thank you to the generosity of alumnae, parents, friends, and foundation partners!
Help us reach our goal by making your gift or pledge today! Recognition opportunities are available, including sponsorship of the Mercy Legacy Walk honoring the Sisters of Mercy, inclusion on the Donor Recognition Wall, engraved bricks to be installed in the new courtyard patio, and the chance to have your photos included in the Monarch butterfly photo mosaic. Pledges can be fulfilled over one to five years.
Questions? Contact Gift Officer Jeannine Hartz P'14, '20 at jhartz@mikeshiner.com. |
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September 14, 2024, 9AM
CK5K Run & 1M Walk Join the GMA community for the 16th Annual CK5K. All proceeds will benefit the Carolyn Keen ’10 Memorial Scholarship.
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September 25, 2024, 6PM Women and Finance—Planning is Power
Join us for wine and cheese as we empower women with valuable financial tips, resources, and inspiration.
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October 7, 2024 Annual Golf, Tennis, & Pickleball Classic Join us for our Annual Golf and Tennis Classic – now including pickleball! Don't miss out on this exciting event in support of financial aid at Gwynedd.
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October 18, 2024, 11AM Circle of Mercy Luncheon This annual luncheon brings together alumnae who graduated from the Academy 50 or more years ago. It is a wonderful opportunity to visit with classmates and other Mercy Women who shared school days together at Broad Street and in Lower Gwynedd.
Registration coming soon October 19, 2024, 3-7PM Reunion Honor and toast to all milestone reunion classes ending in 4 and 9 and enjoy delicious food and drink while mingling and touring the red and gold corridors. All are welcome! Registration coming soon |
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We Need 20 More Mentors—Sign Up by TOMORROW!
The Gwynedd Force Mentorship Program is seeking dedicated Alumnae Mentors to guide and support the Classes of 2025 and 2026. Sponsored by the Alumnae Association in collaboration with Gwynedd's Leadership Department, this program is a unique opportunity to give back and make a meaningful impact on our students' lives. As an Alumnae Mentor, you'll have the chance to connect with your student mentee throughout the school year, providing guidance and support as they navigate the college application process and prepare for their future careers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, your wisdom and experience are invaluable to our students' success.
Your commitment involves just four meetings, either virtually or in person. Please consider signing up to become a mentor. For inquiries, please contact Associate Director of Leadership Initiatives Caitlin Fitzgerald Straub '01 at cstraub@mikeshiner.com.
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Don't Miss Out on the 16th Annual CK5K—Register by TOMORROW!
Join us for a morning or family-friendly fun! Runners and walkers of all levels and ages are welcome. Kick the day off with the 5K run and 1M walk, followed by food trucks, raffles, face painting, and music. All funds raised for the CK5K support the Carolyn Keen '10 Memorial Scholarship. Please consider sponsoring the CK5K to support the scholarship fund and promote your business! The deadline to register and guarantee your desired tshirt size and to become a sponsor is TOMORROW, August 15.
The CK5K Committee is looking for donations for a selection of raffle baskets. Please consider purchasing any item(s) from the Amazon Wish List to be shipped directly to GMAHS. Thank you! Can't make it? You can participate virtually all week long or buy a t-shirt to support the scholarship fund. |
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Play to Support Your Alma Mater
Join us on Monday, October 7 for a fun day of friendly competition supporting financial aid at Gwynedd Mercy. This year, we're excited to introduce pickleball as a new addition to the event lineup!
The Tennis & Pickleball Tournament will take place at Cedarbrook Country Club in the morning, followed by the 33rd Annual Golf Classic at North Hills Country Club. The day will wrap up with cocktails, dinner, and a silent auction and tombola.
Please sponsor and/or register by September 25. Special thanks to the event committee, led by chairs Maureen McGinn Dever '92 and John Dever P'25, '26, for planning a fun and impactful event.
For more information, contact Director of Annual Giving Colleen Corace Connor '86, P'25, '28 at ccoraceconnor@mikeshiner.com.
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Getting Families Ready for Back-to-School
Members of the Alumnae Association Board gathered at Gwynedd to fill backpacks with back-to-school essentials for the children served by Strawberry Market. Thank you to everyone who donated money and supplies—the Market was able to provide 100 backpacks to families!
Learn more about how you can support Strawberry Market, a food and necessities pantry for the patients of Strawberry Mansion Health Center in North Philadelphia founded by Alison McGrorty-Crotts, M.D., M.P.H. '04, at the link below. |
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Graduates Speak at Gwynedd Summit
Thank you to the eight alumnae who spoke to rising 8th grade students at the annual Gwynedd Summit! Students learned about various career paths through interactive sessions and heard about the many journeys of a Gwynedd Girl.
Pictured, top row: Meredith Behr '13 (Physician Assistant), Casey Mulhern Cumiskey '04 (Physical Therapist), Elizabeth Hasson '18 (Non-Profit Associate), Paige Jalosinski '23 (GMAHS Art Scholarship Recipient, BU '27) Bottom row: Lisa Tierney Lucino '04 (GMAE Music Educator), Mary Kate Connolly McShane '12 (Speech Pathologist), Cristina Siegel Ramirez '10 (Business Owner), Sahiba Tandon '21 (Swarthmore College '25) |
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| Support Your Alma Mater with Your Tax Dollars!
Did you know individuals and businesses can turn their Pennsylvania state taxes into scholarships for Gwynedd Mercy students through the EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) Program?
It’s simple! By participating, you can choose a two-year commitment for a 90% tax credit or a one-year commitment for a 75% tax credit. For example, if you contribute $5,000, 100% will be used to provide valuable tuition assistance to one or more qualifying students, and you will receive 90% of your contribution back as a tax credit from the Commonwealth of PA. Tax credits are still available, and we’re here to help you get started!
Join us at our EITC & OSTC Program Information Session at GMAHS on Wednesday, September 11, from 6-6:30PM. RSVP using the link below. |
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Submit Your Class Notes!
Did you have a baby? Celebrate a personal or professional milestone? Receive a degree or award? Get married? Fill out the form linked below to notify us!
And if you are preparing to get married or have a baby—let us know! We'd love to send you a GMA flag for your reception or a GMA bib for your little one. And be sure to snap photos, tag @gmahighschool on Instagram, and submit them with the Class Notes form.
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Classmates Reunite Down the Shore
(First picture) The Class of 1966 got a break from the summer's sweltering heat at their annual summer get-together in Somers Point, NJ. Thank you to Mary Louise Koons Lanni '66 for organizing and sharing updates from members of the class! |
(Second picture) Dee Quain Klotz '71, Mary Flannery '71, and Roxanne Arena, Esq. '71 got together in June to catch up over breakfast at Bob’s Grille in Ocean City, NJ!
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| Recent Grad Recognized by NFL
Krista Quinn ‘24 is a Female Finalist for the 2025 NFL Flag Player of the Year! Krista will play flag football at Milligan University as a freshman this fall.
In addition to her NFL honors, Krista has already been named the recipient of the inaugural Mini Max Award, inaugural Philadelphia Eagles Pilot Champion, inaugural Big 33 Flag Football Champion, 2024 GMAHS Outstanding Senior Athlete Award, and the GMAHS Flag Football Christian F. Bockrath Memorial Award for Desire, Dedication, and Determination. The winner of the 2025 NFL Flag Player of the Year will be named in New Orleans this February at NFL Honors. Good luck, Krista! |
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Submit Your Photos
Do you have photos from your days as a student? Or pictures of you and your classmates spending time together as alumnae? Share your photos using the Class Notes form to be archived, used for reunion promotion, and more! |
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| Special Thanks to LA!
Gwynedd would like to thank Lynann Sullivan for 20 years of service as the GMAHS Athletic Trainer and her additional recent service as Assistant Director of Athletics! LA has been an integral part of the Gwynedd community and will be missed by all student athletes. She is now working at Moss Rehab Einstein. We wish her the best and look forward to seeing her as a spectator at Gwynedd games.
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Please send any personal or professional updates, questions about how to get involved with GMA, or other inquiries to the Director of Alumnae Engagement Erin Reimel Clements '12 at eclements@mikeshiner.com.
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